EFFA 2025: Petrodex sponsors the Energy Forum for Africa in Lusaka

The second Energy Forum for Africa conference (EFFA 2025) was held at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka on 10–12 September 2025, under the theme "Investment Opportunities in the Energy Sector in Zambia and Africa". Organised by Mimshach Engineering Consultants with the Ministry of Energy's Office for Promoting Private Power Investment (OPPPI), it was officially opened by President Hakainde Hichilema. Around 400 delegates from Southern and Eastern Africa, policymakers, investors, utilities and independent power producers, discussed how to bring more private capital into power generation, harmonise regulation across the region, expand the grid and cross-border interconnectors, and finance renewable projects through local capital markets, green bonds and private equity. In his address, the President described reliable electricity as "the backbone of Africa's industrial and social development". As a Platinum Sponsor, Petrodex was proud to support EFFA 2025 and contribute to discussions shaping the future of Africa’s energy sector. The opening session, including President Hakainde Hichilema’s address, took place in front of the Petrodex backdrop, highlighting the company’s presence at this important industry gathering. Representing Petrodex, Monie Captan, Deputy CEO for West Africa, addressed the forum on Zambia’s evolving energy landscape and the opportunities emerging from energy-sector reforms. His remarks highlighted the importance of greater private-sector participation, expanded regional power trading and solar generation to strengthen Zambia’s electricity supply and energy security. These priorities closely align with Petrodex’s activities in Zambia, including trading power across the Southern African Power Pool, developing solar generation through projects such as the Mailo Solar Plant in Serenje, and supporting the connections needed to deliver reliable electricity to mines and industry. The forum’s focus on private investment and regional interconnection reinforced the importance of these efforts in advancing a more reliable, sustainable and integrated energy sector.